1989-2003 [Enhanced]

1989-2003 [Enhanced]

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Hedningarna ("Heathens") was and remains in the vanguard of the Nordic folk revival. Their sound incorporates droning fiddles, hurdy-gurdies, and plucked instruments of medieval vintage, plus Sami yoiks (an indigenous Scandinavian vocal style not unlike Native American chanting) and repetitive, alliterative Finnish folk verses sung by vehement, sharp-edged female voices. These are augmented by snare-led drum 'n' bass conceits, shimmering echoes of Philip Glass, demented electric guitar solos, and some of the most breathless, bouncy BPMs this side of a dangerously out-of-control pogo stick. The present compilation is derived from five recordings released over 14 years, during which the founding trio of Hallbus Totte Mattsson, Anders Norudde, and Björn Tollin was joined by a shifting roster of talented collaborators. A favorite with ravers at home and abroad, this Swedish/Finnish outfit adheres to a runic, fate-driven esthetic that is rendered incongruously catchy by a prevailing undercurrent of quiet wit and mordant humor. -- Christina Roden

Tracks:

Tuuli
Suet Ulvo
Kruspolska
Tina Vieri
Chicago
Ukkonen
Dolkaren
Vettoi
Viktorin
Navdilfasa
Fulvalsen
Vottikaalina
Juopolle Joutunut
Gorrlaus
Hoglorfen
Neidon Laulo
Skane
Bjornlaten

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Hedningarna ("Heathens") was and remains in the vanguard of the Nordic folk revival. Their sound incorporates droning fiddles, hurdy-gurdies, and plucked instruments of medieval vintage, plus Sami yoiks (an indigenous Scandinavian vocal style not unlike Native American chanting) and repetitive, alliterative Finnish folk verses sung by vehement, sharp-edged female voices. These are augmented by snare-led drum 'n' bass conceits, shimmering echoes of Philip Glass, demented electric guitar solos, and some of the most breathless, bouncy BPMs this side of a dangerously out-of-control pogo stick. The present compilation is derived from five recordings released over 14 years, during which the founding trio of Hallbus Totte Mattsson, Anders Norudde, and Björn Tollin was joined by a shifting roster of talented collaborators. A favorite with ravers at home and abroad, this Swedish/Finnish outfit adheres to a runic, fate-driven esthetic that is rendered incongruously catchy by a prevailing undercurrent of quiet wit and mordant humor. -- Christina Roden

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Nordic Roots with A Twist.......2004-04-30

Anyone interested in exploring the world of Scandinavian folk music should start here. This is the group, crafting quirky yet listenable new takes on pre-Medieval tunes, that led the Nordic Folk revival of the '90s with their use of ancient (and some homemade) instruments twisted together with modern arrangements and beats. Hurdy gurdys and fiddles sit alongside electric guitars and stellar production, creating a most unique sound.
And while the core trio of its original members are talented enough, what sends this band into even higher orbit is the one-two punch of its Finnish lead vocalists. You may not understand it but you can't help but be mesmerized by them.
My only complaint is that I am not a big fan of Joik singing (indigenous Finnish chanting style similar to Native American singing, provided here by guest vocalist Wimme), so the one or two tracks that feature it I skip. And why Mettsän Tytto wasn't included is beyond me -- this is one of the best tracks this band ever recorded.
These minor gripes aside, the disc as a whole is definitely an experience. A weird, angular, revelatory, time warp of an experience, but an experience nonetheless.

The equals of any big name in world music.......2003-11-25

This Swedish/Finnish band have a scratchy/droning sound.The instruments are raw/earthy, but so brilliantly made and played that you do not get the inaccuracy and uneveness of many traditional world-music instruments.They send electricity thru these, to add a heavy rock element which is evident in most of their albums.They have a keen sense of nature.Often the dark side of nature, but sensitive nevertheless.Their lyrics are often from the viewpoint of wolves, horses and wilderness humans.The female singers from Finland are beautifully uninhibited.In some songs they're expressive of childhood innocence, and in others they're wild and frenzied.
The only advantage this 'best of' has over an album, is the 'amount' of tracks.It is no more or less accessible than any of their albums containing the female vocalists ('Tra', 'Karelia Visa', 'Kaksi').(I'd have included the songs 'Metan Tytto' and 'Vargtimmen' -two of their catchiest, in my view).Tho, the varying of their 'heavy/soft' pieces is moreso than an album.(Aswell as some good re-mixes to add extra diversity)But, overall I don't feel a 'best of' was purposeful.But if u are sure you'll only want 1 Hedning' cd, this (having more tracks) might aswell be your choice.A dazzlingly good cd.Aquired taste, tho.They are weird.

The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989-2003

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Bonnie's most successful recordings

The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989-2003
Bonnie Raitt
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008W2HY
Release Date: 2003-05-26

Tracks:

Thing Called Love
Nick Of Time
Nobody's Girl
Something To Talk About
Not The Only One
I Can't Make You Love Me
Love Sneakin' Up On You
You
Dimming Of The Day
Love Me Like A Man (Live)
Rock Steady (Live)
I Believe I'm In Love With You (Live)
Lover's Will
Spit Of Love
I Can't Help You Now
Silver Lining
Time Of Our Lives
Hear Me Lord

Album Description

Full title - The Best Of Bonnie Raitt On Capitol 1989 - 2003. Her first retrospective since signing to Capitol Records in 1989. This import edition features four tracks that are not on the US equivalent, 'Rock Steady' (Live w/ Bryan Adams), Nobody's Girl, I Believe I'm In Love With You (Live) & Time Of Our Lives. 18 tracks in all including, 'Something To Talk About', 'Thing Called Love', 'I Can't Make You Love Me', & more. EMI. 2003.

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2003 Digitally Remastered European Edition of the Raven Haired Blues Woman's Recordings from Capitol Records...the Most Popular, Best Selling, Highly Decorated (Grammy's Etc) Period of her Career. This Edition Includes "Nobody's Girl", "Rock Steady (Live with Bryan Adams)", "i Believe I'm in Love (With Kim Wilson Live, of the Fabulous Thunderbirds) and "Time of Our Lives", all Not Found on the USA Equivalent Release.

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Bonnie's most successful recordings.......2005-05-24

During the seventies and eighties, Bonnie recorded many fine albums for Warner, building up a significant fan base without really hitting the big time. Eventually, Warner lost interest and Bonnie's contract was not renewed. She switched to Capitol in 1989 and recorded the album Nick of time, which won plenty of awards and sold better than any of her Warner albums.

This compilation covers Bonnie's music on Capitol from 1989 to 2003. Overall, the music is slicker than Bonnie's Warner recordings - not so much as to put off long-standing fans but enough to attract a lot of new fans. Thus, there is more pop and rock but less blues in these recordings, while there is little or no folk that was so significant in some of Bonnie's seventies albums. However, there are other influences, most notably the final track (Hear me Lord), a Zimbabwean song that retains some of its African flavor.

The album opens with three tracks from Nick of time, which are followed by three from Luck of the draw, three from Longing in their hearts, three from the live album Road tested, two from Fundamental and four from Silver lining. Among the highlights are Thing called love, Something to talk about, I can't make you love me, Rock steady (with Bryan Adams) and the aforementioned Hear me Lord.

This is a truly magnificent collection of Bonnie's music. I still favor her Warner recordings, for which there is also a compilation (Bonnie Raitt Collection). Buy both if you can afford to.

The Tampa Bay Composers' Forum: Members' Works in Live Performance (1989-2003)

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The Tampa Bay Composers' Forum: Members' Works in Live Performance (1989-2003)

Manufacturer: Zimbel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007QOKLW
Release Date: 2005-01-01

Tracks:

Vernon Taranto, Jr. -- Head Games
A. Paul Johnson -- Variations on Picardy
David Manson -- Streams II
Kenneth Benoit -- Hill Songs
Dawn Hutchinson -- Interested
David Goldstein -- A Persian Rug
Wayne Berman -- Question
Peter Blauvelt -- Piano Sonata #8, Variations
Joan Epstein -- Arborvitae
Dinos Constantinides -- Trio #1
Marshall Ocker -- On the Occasion of Albert's 70th Birthday
Stephen Raskin -- Serial Sonatina
Kendall Burnham -- Refuge
Donald Wilson -- Nocturne
Frederic Glesser -- Mix2
Carson Cooman -- Dream Etudes, Book II
Sue Dellinger -- Awakening
James Lewis -- Winter Water Sky Songs

Album Description

This double CD set contains live performances of chamber works from concerts of the Tampa Bay Composers' Forum.

During its years of existence, the Tampa Bay Composers' Forum was a national organization, presenting concerts and competitions promoting new music by American composers from around the country. This double CD set contains selected performances from concerts given over the years 1989 through 2003.

Still the Evil Stands
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Still the Evil Stands
Phantom Crew
Manufacturer: Phantom Crew
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000CA3MOY
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

Take a Look
R.T.D.
What is This
Roadkill
Charlie (The Evil Seed)
What Have I Done
All Saints Day
Sidewalk Shredd
Fire in the Sky
Live Bootleg 1990, 27:44
Drum Solo
Fire in the Sky (Rhythm Trax)
Two Faced Head
The Rats Dance
Tainted Frame
Damn the Hands
Inherited Nightmare
Existence
Lover to Be
Bloodlust
No Compromise
Temptation
Exit Out
Accidental Fortune
Killdozer
Live Bootleg 1995, 32:30
Damn the Hands (Remix/Interview)
The Welcoming
Brotherhood
Numb
Rain
Hypocrite or Hero
Run With Flies
Plagued
Virus
The Island
Dead by Dawn
Piranah (EXODUS) - Exodus
Live Bootleg 1997 (Last show) 20:56
Run With Flies (Demo)
2003 Intensify

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The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989-2003
Bonnie Raitt
Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009PJPW
Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

Thing Called Love
Nick of Time
Nobody's Girl
Something to Talk About
Not the Only One
I Can't Make You Love Me
Love Sneakin' up on You
You
Dimming of the Day
Love Me Like a Man [Live]
Rock Steady [Live]
I Believe I'm in Love With You [Live]
Lover's Will
Spit of Love
I Can't Help You Now
Silver Lining
Time of Our Lives
Hear Me Lord

Customer Reviews:

Good Set.......2003-06-18

talk about One of the Coolest Artists making a Major Comeback in the alte 80's through 90's then you are talking about Bonnie Raitt.not only with Her Slide Guitar Skills but the warmth of Her vocals.Her Material over the past Decade has had some tight moments&it was cool hearing Her making such a Welcome comeback into the fold again.